Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors: did DC’s 34-point second quarter shift the night at Capital One Arena?

The Washington Wizards entered at 16-51 after a 125-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors, who moved to 33-35 at Capital One Arena.

First quarter

The Washington Wizards scored 23 in the first quarter while the Golden State Warriors put up 34 in the same span.

The Wizards trailed early as the Warriors carried a 50 percent field goal rate for the game.

Second quarter

The Wizards responded with 34 in the second quarter, their highest-scoring quarter of the night.

Washington shot 38 percent from 3-point range in the game, and that lift aligned with the second-quarter push.

Bilal Coulibaly led the Wiz with 21 points in the previous game, and his 70 percent field goal shooting reflected the type of efficient scoring Washington leaned on recently.

Third quarter

The Warriors matched their first-quarter output with 34 in the third quarter as their lead held through the middle of the game.

Golden State finished with 32 assists, and the Dubs’ ball movement tracked with Washington allowing 125.

The Wizards had 21 fast break points, a number that stood out even as Golden State produced 68 points in the paint.

Fourth quarter

Washington scored 31 in the fourth quarter, but the Warriors added 27 to keep control of the result.

The Wizards committed 21 turnovers while the Warriors scored 25 points off turnovers, and that exchange shaped the closing stretch.

Will Riley posted 5 assists in the previous game, and the Wizards’ 24 assists in this one showed DC continuing to search for clean creation in the half court.

Tristan Vukcevic recorded 1 block in the previous game, and Washington finished with 2 blocks as the Warriors converted at 73 percent at the rim.

Washington Wizards post-match stats showed 51 percent shooting on field goals and 83 percent at the line, while Golden State hit 86 percent on free throws and got 65 bench points.

Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors full match report centered on the Wizards generating 26 points off turnovers while Golden State answered with 48 total rebounds and 14 offensive boards.

Washington Wizards post-game interviews followed an ejection on Washington’s side as the Wizards finished with 25 personal fouls and the Warriors finished with 21.

Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors final thoughts included the Wizards’ 60 percent effective field goal rate against Golden State’s 56 percent mark, with the Warriors still finishing ahead on the scoreboard.

Next game

The Wizards are scheduled to host the Detroit Pistons at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on 03/17/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts listed on FDSDET and MNMT.

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